At Akaokan, guests can relax in the spacious public hot-spring baths and visit the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated a 20-minute drive away. Village housings feature Ainokura Gassho-style architecture. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. JR Johana Train Station is a 30-minute drive away. Free WiFi access is offered in public areas.
Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with Japanese futon bedding, or in rooms with a tatami area, which feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Western beds. Rooms are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and an en suite bathroom. Bath towels and bath amenities are provided.
A souvenir shop is available for guests to purchase local gifts and drink vending machines are on-site. The front desk provides photocopying services.
A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room.
Akaokan Ryokan is a 5-minute free shuttle ride from Suganuma Historic Village. Nishi-Akao Bus Stop is the closest bus stop, situated beside Akaokan Ryokan. Tour buses from Shirakawa-go to JR Takaoka Station depart 5 times a day.
Amenities
- Free parking
- Garden
- Free Wifi
guest rooms for your stay


Room with Tatami Area
Quadruple room
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- 20 m²
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Mountain view
- Bath
- Flat-screen TV


Japanese-Style Room
Quadruple room
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- 18 m²
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Mountain view
- Bath
- Flat-screen TV
Amenities
General
- Fax/photocopying
Internet
- Internet services
- Wifi
- Free Wifi
- Wifi available in all areas
Food & Drink
- Vending machine (drinks)
Outdoor & View
- Garden
Pool & Wellness
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
Parking
- Parking
- Free parking
Safety & Security
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Spoken languages
- Japanese
- English
Policies
Checkin
14:00 - 18:00
Checkout
Until 10:00
Payment methods on site
Visa
JCB
Payment for your booking
You pay at the accommodation or online, while booking or later
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Restrictions
The minimum age for check-in is 18.
Children & Extra beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Details about children and extra beds can be found at the room information.
Damage deposit
No damage deposit is required
Important information
Guests are kindly requested to indicate the mode of transport to the property at the time of booking. If arriving by bus, please inform which bus stop you will be taking the ride from.
The free shuttle to and from Suganuma Historic Village is available between 09:00-16:00.
To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking.
Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.
Please note that child rates are applicable to children 12 years and younger and adult rates are applicable to children 13 years and older. Please contact the property for more details.
Special meals for children 12 years of age and younger can be arranged at an extra cost.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Managed by a private host
Location
Nishiakao-cho 396-1, 939-1977 Nanto, Japan